Maharashtra Draft Rules for the Code on Wages
The Maharashtra government notified the Draft Rules for the Code on Wages in the gazette on 3 September 2021.
Applicability
Once in force, the Draft Rules will apply across the whole State of Maharashtra, effective from the date of their final publication in the Official Gazette. They will repeal two existing regulations:
- Maharashtra Minimum Wages Rules, 1963
- Maharashtra Payment of Wages Rules, 1963
Compliances
The Draft Rules prescribe nine forms covering procedures under the Code:
- Form I – Nomination form (Rule 34)
- Form II – Application for claims under Section 45 of the Code on Wages, 2019 (Rule 37(1))
- Form III – Summons to opponents to appear before the authority when an application under Section 45(4) is entertained (Rule 37(2))
- Form IV – Appeal under Section 49(1) of the Code on Wages, 2019 before the Appellate Authority (Rule 38(1))
- Form V – Notice for appearance before the Appellate Authority (Rule 38(2))
- Form VI – Employee register (Rule 39(1)(i))
- Form VII – Register of wages, overtime, advances, fines, and deductions for damage or loss (Rule 39(1)(ii))
- Form VIII – Wage slip (Rule 40)
- Form IX – Application under Section 56(4) for composition of offence (Rule 42)